When can you start working for new employer with H-1B Transfer?

October 1st
You will be able to begin working for your new employer on October 1st of the year that the petition was filed.

Can I not join after H-1B Transfer?

A person can have many concurrent H-1B transfer petitions on his/her name, but still can opt to join any one or none of them. This is perfectly legal and doesnot impacts your future H-1B stamping , transfer or extensions.

Can I buy a gas station on H1B?

no. You can’t! It’s considered illegal! H1b sponsored by company A and the visa requested field of work is where you should be employed.

What happens after H1B transfer is approved?

When the petition is approved, both parties receive the I-797 form. This form proves that the employee is legally allowed to work in the U.S for that specific employer. In addition, the employer also has to file Form I-9 or the Employment Eligibility Verification form to USCIS.

Can you travel during H1B Transfer?

An H1B applicant is permitted to travel during the pendency of the transfer of H1B employers. If you plan to travel during the pendency of your H1B transfer, it is absolutely critical that you contact an immigration attorney prior to leaving the country.

Can I travel to India while my H1B transfer is in progress?

You can travel to India while H1B extension is in progress and visa is still valid for re-entry. You will have to get the hard copy of your approved H1B’s i797 and apply for an H1B visa at the US embassy before you can enter the USA with NEWLY approved H1B extended petition.

Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer?

For a transfer, a new employer would still have to submit a full H-1B petition on Chao’s behalf. However, Chao should not be subject to the annual H-1B lottery. Once Chao or his new employer begins the green-card process, Chao’s H-1B can be renewed beyond the six-year time limit.

Can I work for another company while my H-1B petition is pending?

If you previously worked for employer A and now have a pending H-1B petition for employer B, and you would now like to work for employer C, you can do that as long as employer C files a new H-1B petition for you, as long as you are in status.

Can I resign from employer B after H1B approval?

Even though you can join employer B based on receipt notice it is wise to resign from employer A and join employer B after H1B approval, just in case if your employer B’s H1B petition gets denied. Even after approval of employer B’s H1B petition you can continue working for employer A till they revoke your H1B petition.

How long does it take to get an H1B transfer visa?

Since getting the LCA is the first necessary document to get an H1B transfer visa, nothing else can be done until this part is approved. Applying and getting the LCA takes approximately 7 business days. Both the employee and the employer need to gather all necessary documents, as well as pay all the applicable fees.